the youth

noun

: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.

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The civic organization has questioned whether his scrutiny over its finances and a reverter clause in the youth center’s deed is politically motivated, a notion Lago denies. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The government has encouraged employers to do their part to reduce the youth unemployment rate, and Amazon is the latest company to pick up the baton. — Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Lillard and Jones still have further goals for their insoles, including targeting the youth sports market so athletes are aware of their foot health at younger ages. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Deadline first revealed last month that BBC Three, the youth network that has given rise to beloved British series including Fleabag and Gavin & Stacey, was in serious jeopardy. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the youth

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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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